The Operation.

Posted on 09/09/2018 By

The Operation: Eamonn.

“Hello there! Top o’ the morning, even if it’s the feckin afternoon. Eamonn here. Bertie has asked me to write this story as it’s far too painful for him. The story of his Operation. Oy was tere and saw the whole thing. Its a tale of DISMEMBERMENT. Of DISEMBOWELMENT. Without anaesthetic. And not for the faint hearted. Words can’t describe what Bertie went through, so I have used music instead. Oy am told Bobby and Diddley loved melancholic music. Not sad, but mournfully contented. A time for mindful relaxation. Nice memories. Peaceful nostalgia.

The Operation.

The Operation: Alice's Bear Shop and Hospital for poorly bears and dolls.

Alice’s Bear Shop and Hospital for poorly bears and dolls.

So here it is – the musical guide to “The Operation”.

The Operation:

Alice – Smokie

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The Operation: The First Cut is the Deepest - Rod Stewart

The First Cut is the Deepest – Rod Stewart

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The operation: Bertie - Kate Bush

Bertie – Kate Bush

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The Operation: Everything's Gonna be Alright - Bob Marley

Everything’s Gonna be Alright – Bob Marley

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The Operation: So Far Away from Me - Dire Straits

So Far Away from Me – Dire Straits

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The Operation: I Fall to Pieces - Pasty Cline

I Fall to Pieces – Pasty Cline

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The Operation: With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm - Cyril Smith

With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm – Cyril Smith

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The Operation: Needles and Pins - The Searchers

Needles and Pins – The Searchers

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The Operation: Smoke (Soap) Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters

Smoke (Soap) Gets in Your Eyes – The Platters

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The Operation: You’re My Best Friend - Don Williams (Bobby sang this with Diddley and the whole audience at the Fairfield Hall. RIP Don. She cringed a little!)

You’re My Best Friend – Don Williams
(Bobby sang this with Diddley and the whole audience at the Fairfield Hall. RIP Don. She cringed a little!)

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Reunited after the operation.

The Operation: True Love Ways - Buddy Holly

True Love Ways – Buddy Holly

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With thanks to Doctor Dave and his nurses at Alice’s Teddy Bear Hospital for making Bertie better and photographing the Operation for this story .

www.alicesbearshop.co.uk

Lighting a Candle to Diddley

We didn’t light this candle in Lyme Regis. It was one of 5,000 lit on the famous Cobb for their yearly fundraising spectacular. Sadly we couldn’t stay until the 26th to see it.

And, since this is a musical blog, we close with a different Alice sung by Diddley’s favourite: Tom Waits.

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The Operatoin: Candles on the Cobb.

Candles on the Cobb.

The Operation: Lighting a Candle for Diddley - Candles on the Cobb.

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  1. Kate says:

    Oh dear Bertie! Very disconcerting to see your head off.. you have been very brave… wishing you a speedy recovery, though it seems you’re already better….one of the advantages of being a teddy…

  2. Bernard says:

    Bertie glad you have pulled yourself together !

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